{
  "id": 13580572,
  "title": "South Carolina Stuns No. 16 Florida in Dominant SEC Upset",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/south-carolina-stuns-no-16-florida-in-dominant-sec-upset",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T23:39:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/south-carolina-stuns-no-16-florida-in-dominant-sec-upset-12552062"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "South Carolina stunned No. 16 Florida with a dominant 38-19 victory in the Southeastern Conference on Saturday. Quarterback LaNorris Sellers spearheaded the Gamecocks' impressive performance, contributing to five touchdowns through his passing and rushing abilities. The Gamecocks, who had struggled to secure a win throughout the season, delivered a much-needed victory that marked their first Southeastern Conference triumph in over a year. Entering the matchup with a 2-3 record, South Carolina had lost three consecutive games, including a heartbreaking overtime defeat against Kentucky. In contrast, Florida came into the game with a 4-1 record, aiming to bounce back from a 45-17 loss to Missouri. Despite Florida opening the scoring with a 59-yard touchdown, the Gamecocks refused to be outmatched. Quarterback LaNorris Sellers found wide receiver Nyck Harbor for a tiebreaking touchdown, and the Gamecocks' defense made a crucial interception to regain possession deep in Florida territory. Sellers capitalized on this opportunity, connecting with Mazeo Bennett Jr. for a 12-yard touchdown, giving South Carolina a 17-10 halftime lead. In the second half, Sellers continued his stellar performance, connecting with Donovan Murph for a 26-yard touchdown and rushing for another score, extending South Carolina's lead to 31-13. Florida managed to add a late touchdown, but the damage was already done. South Carolina secured a 19-point victory, giving them their first conference win of the season and marking a significant turnaround after a frustrating stretch of eight consecutive SEC losses. Quarterback LaNorris Sellers was instrumental in the Gamecocks' success, showcasing his dual-threat capabilities, while the defensive unit also played a crucial role in limiting Florida's momentum.",
  "summary": "LaNorris Sellers accounts for five touchdowns as South Carolina stuns No. 16 Florida 38-19 to end its SEC losing streak.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "LaNorris Sellers shows up big, and South Carolina stuns No. 16 Florida 38-19 in the Swamp",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/lanorris-sellers-shows-up-big-and-south-carolina-stuns-no-16-florida",
        "published": "2026-10-10T20:45:45.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}